
Surf Forecasts:
The Reef (Haifa) surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Reef (Haifa) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Reef (Haifa) in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef (Haifa) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: we’re looking at a pretty grim 16-day window for The Reef in Haifa. If you’ve got a kite or a wing, you might find something to do, but for a paddle surfer, this stretch is a write-off.
The overall pattern is flat and weak. There’s no real swell energy to speak of, and the wind is almost always wrong. The water temperature is sitting at 84°F with a positive anomaly of 3°F, so it’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nice for a swim, but that’s about it.
The first afternoon, Thursday the 30th of July, gives us a tiny 2ft swell from the west-northwest, but with a short period of 7 seconds and an onshore wind from the west-northwest at 9 mph. The combined energy is a measly 35 – that’s weak. It’s labelled as poor surf, and it is. The rest of the week follows the same script: tiny heights between 1ft and 2ft, periods of 4 to 8 seconds, and cross-on to onshore winds. The combined energy never gets out of the double digits, mostly sitting between 16 and 71. Every single session in the finder is marked as “poor surf conditions.” There is no standout session at all.
We then go through all of the first week of August, into the second week, and it’s the same story. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is kicking up chop. The energy levels drop even further towards the end, with the last few days seeing combined energy values of just 1, 3, and 7. By Friday the 14th of August, the swell is down to 0.3ft to 0.7ft. There’s nothing to ride.
The Reef (Haifa) is a beach and reef setup that’s exposed to a west swell, but it’s inconsistent, and with these conditions, it’s not even breaking. The optimum swell is from the west, but we’re getting dribbles from the west-northwest with no power. The wind is almost always from the northwest to west-northwest, which is onshore or cross-onshore, tearing up what little surface there is.
If you absolutely have to get wet, the best you'll get is Friday morning the 31st of July, with a 2ft swell and a light cross-on wind from the southwest at 3 mph. The combined energy is 71 – still weak, but it’s the least bad of the lot. It’s still poor surf, so don’t expect much.
Honestly, this is a blank run. For the area, this kind of flat spell is more normal than not. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the boards at home and go for a swim in that warm water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 4 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
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45 | 52 | 42 | 51 | 54 | 31 | 13 | 8 | 19 | 21 | 39 | 34 | 27 | 41 | 36 | 44 | 34 | 34 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:58PM0.33m | 11:53AM0.40m | 00:25AM0.34m | 12:23PM0.39m | 00:53AM0.34m | 12:54PM0.37m | 1:23AM0.34m | 1:27PM0.34m | 1:57AM0.33m | 2:05PM0.30m | 2:38AM0.32m | 2:53PM0.26m | 3:34AM0.30m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:43AM0.06m | 6:19PM0.01m | 6:14AM0.06m | 6:45PM0.02m | 6:47AM0.06m | 7:12PM0.04m | 7:23AM0.07m | 7:41PM0.06m | 8:05AM0.09m | 8:13PM0.09m | 8:59AM0.11m | 8:53PM0.12m | |||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
7:39 | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 4 | — | NNE 3 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 |
45 | 52 | 42 | 51 | 54 | 31 | 9 | 7 | — | 1 | 39 | — | — | 41 | — | 44 | 34 | — | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 4 | 8 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | — | NW 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | NW 5 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — |
— | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 13 | — | 19 | 21 | — | 34 | 27 | — | 36 | — | — | 34 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 328 | 1 | 2 | 1288 | 77 | 496 | 2228 | 50 | 1288 | 1288 | 920 | 2228 | 2228 | 2228 | 2228 | 3747 | 2228 | 2228 | 2228 |
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The above surf forecast table for The Reef (Haifa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Reef (Haifa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Reef (Haifa) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Reef (Haifa)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Reef (Haifa) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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